Using your hands and wrists effectively requires a great deal of fine motor skill, meaning you need to be able to make small, coordinated movements to accomplish the daily tasks you call upon your hands to complete. When you suffer an injury to the hand or wrist, those fine motor skills are disrupted, and your […]
In celebration of Hand Therapy Month, we asked Spooner’s Director of Hand Therapy, Ty Pehrson, MOTR/L, CHT, to walk you through everything you need to know about the world of custom splinting and what to expect when visiting a Spooner hand therapist.
You most likely have seen splints in a variety of local drug stores. […]
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy… Navigating the differences between healthcare professionals and specialized therapists can get a bit confusing! This April during Occupational Therapy Month, we wanted to highlight the occupational therapy profession and all the amazing work occupational therapists do in their communities.
Our team of hand therapists at […]
You have spent the last 6 hours at your desk with your eyes glued to the computer, your hands typing nonstop on the keyboard, and your back hunched over. You notice that your wrist is starting to ache, and your fingers are starting to tingle, causing you to slow down, stop to shake out your […]
Have you ever thought about your wrist movement throughout the day? Chances are, you haven’t. Believe it or not, most of the wrist movement in your day-to-day activities comes from the dart thrower’s motion. Spooner Ahwatukee’s Sharniece Pierce, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-UE, CAFS, MFDc, CPT, CSC explains the importance of the dart thrower’s motion and how […]
It’s Bone and Joint Health Action Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about bone and joint conditions and how to prevent, manage, and treat them. More than half of the America population, 54% of adults over 18 are affected by musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, back pain, hip pain, or osteoporosis. One in […]
Imagine you’ve been living with wrist pain and irritation for months. The ability to perform even basic tasks seems like a fond and distant memory. Typing has become your adversary, texting has become a test of will power, and thumb-wars with your nephew have become a one-sided affair. You decide it’s finally time you take […]
You’ve heard of (and maybe even experienced) common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis, and trigger finger. But did you know there’s a specialist who is specifically trained to treat these and other ailments of the hand, wrist and arm? You don’t have to resort to surgery or even a supply of […]
With our climate and variety of road routes and trails, Arizona is a great place to be if you’re into cycling or mountain biking. Here at Spooner Physical Therapy, we see quite a few cyclists and mountain bikers and love to help them get stronger and recover from all kinds of bicycle injuries.
Some of the […]
If you’re experiencing wrist pain, don’t dismiss it. Your wrist is a delicate, complex part of your body, built from a series of joints, ligaments, and cartilage. Together, these elements work together to help your wrist bones slide against each other without causing damage, creating fluid movement. That is, if your wrist is […]
